Removing The Memory Module(S); Replacing The Memory Module(S) - Dell Inspiron M5040 Owner's Manual

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Memory Module(s)
Dell Inspiron M5040/15-N5040/15-N5050 Owner's Manual
Removing the Memory Module(s)
Replacing the Memory Module(s)
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is
not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see
You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See the Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals for
information on the type of memory supported by your computer.
NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty.
Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, labeled DIMM A and DIMM B, that can be accessed from the bottom of the computer.
Removing the Memory Module(s)
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
2. Remove the battery. See Removing the
3. Remove the keyboard. See
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips.
4. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory-module connector until the module pops up.
5. Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector.
1 memory-module connector 2 securing clips (2)
3 memory module
Replacing the Memory Module(s)
CAUTION: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM A" before you
install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM B."
1. Follow the instructions in Before You
Begin.
Battery.
Removing the Keyboard.
Begin.
Removing the Battery, before working inside the computer.